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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B165

Physiotherapy

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree is underpinned by a person-centred approach to health and wellbeing, with a commitment to respecting equality and diversity. Our goal is to produce physiotherapists who are creative, motivated, flexible, resilient and sensitive to the needs and wishes of each individual you work with. Throughout the programme you will develop understanding of how movement, function and physical activity contributes to health and wellbeing from an individual, family, community and population level. Teaching is delivered through a combination of university-based and pr... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Movement
Function and Motor Control
Professional Practice and Ethics in Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Cardiorespiratory and Neurological Conditions
Clinical Reasoning and Patient Assessment
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Integrated Clinical Practice and Placement
UCAS Code:B165
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,550

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£25,000£27,500£29,500
5 years£29,500£32,500£35,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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Northumbria University, Newcastle

About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Physiotherapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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